Only Two Weeks Until Jim "The Rookie" Morris Speaks at the Pelicans Hot Stove Banquet

Published on November 2, 2009 under American Association (AA)
Pensacola Pelicans News Release


On Monday, Nov. 16 the Pelicans are pleased to welcome Jim "The Rookie" Morris to the Pels First-Ever Hot Stove Banquet.

The event will take place at New World Landing from 5 p.m. to 8 pm. The banquet is free to Pelicans season ticket holders and certain level sponsors. The public can attend for $25, which also gets them two tickets to the 2010 home opener, by reserving their spot to Jason@pensacolapelicans.com or by calling 850-934-8444.

Morris is famed by his incredible inspirational life story, made into the hit Disney movie The Rookie, of never giving up on his dream of playing professional baseball. After his high school team, in which he coached, won the district title, Morris fulfilled a promise to his players by attending a Major League try-out. Morris quickly impressed the scouts by throwing 12 consecutive pitches at 98 mph. The Tampa Bay Rays signed him to contract and the hard-throwing southpaw finally made his major league debut on Sept. 18, 1999 at the age of 35. Morris spent parts of two seasons in the big leagues before arm injuries forced him to retire.

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Pelicans Playing Winter Ball

The Pelicans currently have 12 players from the 2009 team that are playing winter ball. Stay tuned as we report their stats and how their teams do.

Kyle Middleton - Aragua Tigres, Venezuela

Rafael Alvarez - LaGuirea Tiburones, Venezuela

Francisco Butto - Aragua Tigres, Venezuela

Marcos Rodriguez - Anzoategui Caribes, Venezuela

Ulysses Roque - Miami Diamantes, Florida Winter League

Adam Deleo - Lake County Black Bears, Florida Winter League

Lee Huggins - Lake County Black Bears, Florida Winter League

Clegg Snipes - Lake County Black Bears, Florida Winter League

Corey Bass - Lake County Black Bears, Florida Winter League

Brent Solich - Seminole County Naturals, Florida Winter League

Jimmy Mojica (Left) - Space Coast Surge, Florida Winter League

Kevin Cooper - Space Coast Surge, Florida Winter League

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2010 Season Ticket Packages

Call the Pelicans office now to reserve your 2010 Season Tickets. Get the best seats as the Pelicans look to defend their South Division Title and win their first American Association Championship!

Season Ticket Packages range from $160 to $420. Benefits of being a Pelicans season ticket holder include: 2 "Hot Stove" off-season events, 4 in-season "Lunch with the Manager", 1 pre-season Meet and Greet, 1 post-season party, priority seating at the Maritime Park, reduced rate for 1st year at the Community Maritime Park, and special in-game "experiences."

Other packages include the "Fireworks for Families" and "Pelicans Value Gift Pack".

Call 850-934-8444 or e-mail shelley@pensacolapelicans.com to reserve your seat today. Pelicans tickets make great gifts and Christmas is just around the corner. Yes, I said Christmas!

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Maritime Park Progress

The ground clearing at the Community Maritime Park site is nearly complete. The project is in the final design process including an Request for Proposal (RFP) being sent out for the design of the multi-use stadium. Next steps include bringing in fill dirt to raise the entire site.

Follow the progress as it happens by visiting the Pelicans website Maritime Park Photo Gallery.

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Pelicans Training Academy Veterans Day Camp

The Pelicans Training Academy is having a one-day camp on Veterans Day - Wednesday, Nov. 11. Two sessions are planned - pitching from 9a to noon and hitting from 1p to 4p. The cost is $30 per session or $50 or both for kids 6 to 13. To register or for more information, contact the Pelicans Training Academy at 850-332-6274 or visit www.pelicanstrainingacacemy.com.

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